as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
an ambitious young man with a remarkably detailed blueprint for becoming a millionaire by the age of 25
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as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance
blueprinted the schedule of events for the festival right down to the last detail
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Recent Examples of blueprints
Bill Desowitz, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
According to blueprints, there will be an office building and a restaurant space with outdoor seating, all separated by a garden area.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
Last year, Malaysia signed a 10-year licensing deal with Arm Holdings, the British semiconductor firm, granting access to chip design blueprints and setting up the company’s first Southeast Asian office in Kuala Lumpur.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The walls of the restaurant will be covered with Crafty’s police mug shots, wanted posters and blueprints for his wacky fryer inventions.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
These act as blueprints that unlock tools Grace will need to survive.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
His other priorities included redevelopment in the Civic Center area of downtown, a proposal to spend $118 million over the next five years on modernization and upgrades to the city’s waterfront Convention Center, and continuing with neighborhood growth blueprints.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The building no longer exists; however, Fisk had access to the blueprints and Time Life pictures, thanks to Sara Rossein, Safdie’s wife and executive producer.
—Bill Desowitz, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
According to blueprints, there will be an office building and a restaurant space with outdoor seating, all separated by a garden area.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
Last year, Malaysia signed a 10-year licensing deal with Arm Holdings, the British semiconductor firm, granting access to chip design blueprints and setting up the company’s first Southeast Asian office in Kuala Lumpur.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The walls of the restaurant will be covered with Crafty’s police mug shots, wanted posters and blueprints for his wacky fryer inventions.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
These act as blueprints that unlock tools Grace will need to survive.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
His other priorities included redevelopment in the Civic Center area of downtown, a proposal to spend $118 million over the next five years on modernization and upgrades to the city’s waterfront Convention Center, and continuing with neighborhood growth blueprints.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Recreating Rosebank’s Unique Facility IMD worked with Forsyth’s to create new stills, using archival still blueprints to build exact replicas of the original design.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprints
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Alongside the promise for more nuclear weapons, Kim also reiterated plans for stronger ICBMs, submarine-launch capabilities, and developments involving drones and artificial intelligence.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The president announced plans to offer those who do not have a retirement savings plan through their employer, such as a 401(k), access to the same plan offered to federal workers.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there's ongoing construction of retail and restaurant spaces, discussion with possible developers for a hotel and convention center, and designs underway for a senior living area, said Alex Tynberg, founder of Northline Development Co.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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The trade war between America and China had made importing the products his company designs and sells almost impossible.—
Angela Palermo
February 21,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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How investors should respond to the moment depends on their savings and investment goals — but there are strategies to protect your portfolio during the heightened unease.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ask for examples of how the planner builds income strategies rather than just investment portfolios.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Various accusations were leveled against the owners of both groups during the course of the hearing, with two operators of Cesar Rainey Street being implicated in drug trafficking and arson plots separately.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other programs may farm that out, or combine it with other schools.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Jury Prize went to Emin Alper’s Salvation, a drama that charts the escalation of violence in an isolated village community in the Turkish mountains following the return of an exiled clan.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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From her start in Mississippi churches to her life in the spotlight today, this memoir charts Brandy’s journey to make peace with the past while looking toward the future.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Last week’s Supreme Court ruling opened the door to slightly cheaper solar projects nationally and, in theory, marginally lower power bills for Californians — but only if the tariffs stay off the books for years, allowing those small savings to build up across a decade of new projects.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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That essentially means being a supplier to Chinese developers or construction contractors that had won wind power projects abroad.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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